Relating to Polestar, we now have in large part been centered at the corporate’s bold plans to release a trio of electrified cars within the coming years. However do not omit, Polestar is not a brand new factor — previous to its derivative as a standalone emblem, the Swedish tuning arm has been accountable for probably the most most entertaining Volvo cars to date.

That isn’t going to switch, both. When the new S60 debuts later this month, Volvo will introduce its new Polestar Engineered tuning pack, which brings a number of upgrades to the corporate’s 60-series fashions. Following its debut at the S60 sedan, a Polestar Engineered remedy will likely be to be had for the XC60 crossover or even the V60 wagon.

The Polestar Engineered pack will simplest be introduced at the range-topping T8 Dual Engine variations of the 60-series vehicles, located above the present R-Design trim.

Massive Brembo brakes with gold-painted, six-piston calipers take a seat in the back of Polestar Engineered-specific, light-weight wheels.

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Volvo’s T8 powertrain is constructed from a 2.Zero-liter turbocharged and supercharged engine, with an extra battery and electrical motor fixed on the rear axle. Polestar Engineered fashions will flip up the wick in this powerplant moderately, including 15 horsepower and 22 pound-feet of torque to the combination, for spectacular totals of 415 horsepower and 494 pound-feet. Volvo says the Polestar Engineered track in truth improves gasoline intake and “refines the automated tools variety.”

However it is not with reference to energy. Polestar Engineered vehicles will use Brembo monoblock brakes with six-piston calipers, in addition to new brake pads with larger warmth tolerance. Recalibrated multilink entrance and rear suspensions use Öhlins surprise absorbers that stiffen the springs and dampers however should not smash total trip high quality. A brand new strut bar and the adjustable surprise absorber design are introduced over from the bigger Polestar 1 coupe.

You are able to spot a Polestar Engineered automotive, because of its gold-painted brake calipers set in the back of distinctive, light-weight wheels. Polestar logos, black chrome exhaust pipes and gold seat belts spherical out the bundle’s visible improvements.

Volvo says the Polestar Engineered remedy will likely be “to be had globally in restricted numbers,” although it is unclear if there is a real manufacturing cap. Polestar Engineered fashions can also be bought via Volvo sellers or throughout the corporate’s Care by means of Volvo subscription carrier.